Chen Xirong

Chen Xirong (born 1953 in Guangzhou) is a former Chinese international football player, coach, and a media pundit. He played for Guangdong FC where he won the club's first ever Chinese league title in 1979, while internationally he represented China in the 1976 Asian Cup and in the 1980 Asian Cup.^{[citation needed]} After retiring, he moved into management where he joined Guangdong FC's cantonese rival Guangzhou FC before becoming a media pundit for Guangdong sports channel.^[1]

Full name Chen Xirong

Date of birth 1953 (age 72–73)

Place of birth Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Position Midfielder

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Chen Xirong
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Full name	Chen Xirong
Date of birth	1953 (age 72–73)
Place of birth	Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Position	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1976–1984	Guangdong Team
International career
1976–1982	China	15	(1)
Managerial career
1984–1987	Guangzhou Youth
1987–1989	China U20
1990–1992	Guangdong Team
1992	China (caretaker)
1992–1997	China (assist)
1992–1997	China U23 (assist)
1994	Guangdong Hongyuan
1998	Guangzhou Matsunichi
1998–1999	Guangzhou Apollo
Medal record Men's football Representing  China AFC Asian Cup 1976 Iran Team
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

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